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A review by thatothernigeriangirl
Call and Response by Gothataone Moeng
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this one! Admittedly, many of the stories didn’t have conclusive endings that I’d have liked, but the caliber of Moeng’s writing made up for that.
Phew! Can she write?! I had to keep reminding that myself that this was a debut collection. I loved all the women in these stories — in all their wrongs and rights. I also learnt a lot about Botswana; its many droughts, especially the one just after its independence; its cultures of marriage, burying the dead, farming and cattle rearing; also its tribalism.
I also loved the only story with a male MC — Early Life and Education. It’s the longest and touches on many themes, most notably how misogyny is learnt, even when a person is supposed to buoyed by years of living around (and loving) his womenfolk.
Phew! Can she write?! I had to keep reminding that myself that this was a debut collection. I loved all the women in these stories — in all their wrongs and rights. I also learnt a lot about Botswana; its many droughts, especially the one just after its independence; its cultures of marriage, burying the dead, farming and cattle rearing; also its tribalism.
I also loved the only story with a male MC — Early Life and Education. It’s the longest and touches on many themes, most notably how misogyny is learnt, even when a person is supposed to buoyed by years of living around (and loving) his womenfolk.